Ps 62 Chester Park School vs Richmond Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 759 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 62 Chester Park School
South Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students
| Measure | Ps 62 Chester Park School South Richmond Hill, New York | Richmond Hill High School Richmond Hill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1183 of 2,536 | #740 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #21112 of 50,301 | #3614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 827 | 1,841 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 1,841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 88% |
| city | South Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 55.8).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 58%).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 56%).
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 87.9%).
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Richmond Hill High School is the larger school with 1,841 students compared with 827.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 62 Chester Park School better than Richmond Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Hill High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 55.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 62 Chester Park School and Richmond Hill High School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between South Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 62 Chester Park School: 827. Richmond Hill High School: 1,841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 62 Chester Park School and Richmond Hill High School rank in New York?
Ps 62 Chester Park School is 1183rd of 2,536 and Richmond Hill High School is 740th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).